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We share this today, because today, months later, Carmen's story is being featured on Katie Couric's show. Take a moment to remind yourself of Carmen's journey and the power of forgiveness and courage.

Once a typical wife, mother, and registered nurse, Carmen became the unlikely survivor of a brutal attack in 2007—and an inspiration for anyone whose life has been marred by tragedy. In 2013, she was the recipeint of the 5th full face transplant in the United States. Her first book is titled Overcome.